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14 Jul 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

University Centre Somerset College Group is inviting tenders for the "Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in Somerset, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 8th August 2026. Interested parties should note that the contract aims to deliver high-quality, accredited Adult Skills Funded qualifications, focusing on Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ). The procurement adopts an open method suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract period starts on 1st October 2026 and ends on 31st July 2027, with possible extensions of up to three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for education providers, particularly those specialising in adult education and job training services, to expand their operations in the Somerset area. Businesses capable of delivering flexible, in-person, classroom-based learning programmes and demonstrating excellence in safeguarding, compliance, and career guidance stand a strong chance of winning the contract. With a focus on quality and a substantial budget, this opportunity allows service providers to enhance their reputation and business capabilities in the public education sector.

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Notice Title

Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a contract for a supplier to deliver high quality, accredited and Department for Education (DfE) Level 2 and Level 3 Adult Skills Funded (ASF) qualifications with a focus on Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ). The following are identified as the key objectives which the Contractor (Service Operator) will be expected to address: ? To provide learners with high quality, specifically designed, flexible and innovate learning ? To ensure effective Safeguarding policies and procedures to protect learners ? To provide excellence through all its operations ? To provide Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance through to enrolment and beyond ? To ensure compliance and audit throughout the contract Please note this tender is for provision of in person, classroom-based learning within the Somerset area The retained funding fee, retained by the College Group, will be 20%.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066002-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

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